NewsOne Now Exclusive: Harry Belafonte Weighs In On Kaepernick National Anthem Protest Controversy

Roland Martin sat down with legendary actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on Wednesday for an exclusive interview. During their discussion, Martin and Belafonte covered a variety of topics including Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit during the national anthem.

Watch a Mr. Belafonte explain the Kaepernick controversy in a manner in which no one else can.

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[bluelightrainag]

"If you are comfortable with my oppression, you are my oppressor." A quote that will live with me throughout the rest of my life.

[andregodfrey]

QUOTE OF CENTURY: "IF U R COMFORTABLE WITH MY OPPRESSION, THEN U R MY OPPRESSOR." Thank-Q Mr. Bellafonte 4 your unparalleled wisdom & insight.

[KN_Fly]

We fail to honor our ancestors and elders when we do not take heed. I love the dignity, grace and "rebellious heart" of Harry Belafonte at 90. Although he has had great success and fought tirelessly on behalf of the people, it also saddens me that at 90, he still has to fight. Though he may be willing, when will our elders be able to rest? When will they be able to say it is done?

[Tiffanyj]

@Roland Martin I cant Thank You enough for this interview!.... Harry Belafonte, honor, respect, love, and gratitude!!!

[aAshleyb]

I love Harry Belafonte, now he was black balled and called a communist.Nothing ever stopped him from doing what's right. ✊ All power to the people.

[MRANKH]

Got to love Mr. Bellefonte! His response to this is 💯!

[tania]

IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE BY MY OPPRESSION, THEN YOU ARE MY OPPRESSOR!!

[RomanceS]

THANK YOU MR.HARRY BELAFONTE FOR REMINDING US

[mysticman]

I love harry belafonte. Hope he doesn't leave us any time soon!

[debraharris]

Wow I am amazed at what he said I so agree the Black celebs do nothing so much of us but no voice yet in his time so little yet big voice. Well said my brother well said ✌🏿️

[eddasimon]

With compliments from Germany! HB forever an idol of humanity 🌹❤️🍀

[theblackbanter]

The honorable elder has spoken the truth with wisdom, knowledge and overstanding again.

[stanleyross]

Thank you Roland Martin for what you do. I know that you're a journalist, but I see you as a prominent black leader that truly use your platform for the betterment of black people. I can tell that your interview with such a pioneer as Harry Bellefontaine was special and one that you will never forget. As I was watching him and listening to him speak, seem like time had stood still and I was in awe of his kine wisdom and intelligence; a living legion and one of our foefathers of the civil rights movement, reserved by God, to speak to our generation and advise us that we can do more than they did if we would just come together and refused the injustice and inequality in our communities through peaceful protest and peaceful demonstration.

[davidkeogh]

what is wrong with a peacefully protest, the guy who protested should be given a medal, I am sure he knew the blacklash that would happen, as a white guy I applaud him.

[omarshabazz]

I always dug Harry, he was ALWAYS his own man!

[nyrsheaw.arcticcircleart]

One vet said that he took an oath to uphold the Constitution, not the flag, the anthem, the Statue of Liberty, etc. It is that Constitution that allows for this type of protest to take place. He doesn't deserve what people are saying and doing. Anyone that takes a look at Keys' third verse of the anthem can see it is clear that the grave is the only place they wanted those slaves who fought with the British against the American militia. Keys' family were slave owners, believe this...the land of the free and the home of brave was not about or for their "property" as they called us back then.

[princessboobadomistressoft]

this man is brilliant he said those that are comfortable with oppression are the 1st to say he was wrong for sitting down!

[busybeez]

Mr. Belafonte u are GREAT! Those who speak against Colin are the ones ok with our oppression. Roland thanks for your commentary

[aartist]

Thank you  Mr. Belafonte for always being that voice of truth. I love you. Alfonso

[LittleLargeMouth]

Incredible. “To mute the slave has always been to the best interests of the slaveowner”. So glad Mr. Belafonte was cast in Black Klansmen